Balloons! Balloons! Balloons!
Level 3 supports higher-order thinking, data analysis, and academic communication. 'Balloons! Balloons! Balloons!' strengthens structured inquiry and justification skills.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Five Senses
- Learning area: Gross Motor
- Level: EYFS Reception
Objectives
- Analyse sensory results
- Justify reasoning
- Extend with writing or graphing
Instructions
1) Present challenge question.
2) Students design method for investigation or extension.
3) Collect and organise data (graph, table, comparison chart).
4) Write 3–5 sentence reflection using evidence.
5) Present findings to class.
Assessment
Assess against Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Document evidence of 'expected' or 'exceeding' descriptors. Note: independent application of skills, ability to explain reasoning, and capacity to build on prior learning. Rubric assessing reasoning, data organization, clarity of explanation, independence.